SOLUTION: The measure is 47 less than twice that of its complement.

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Question 215821: The measure is 47 less than twice that of its complement.

Answer by checkley77(12844) About Me  (Show Source):
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2(90-x)-47+x=90
180-2x-47+x=90
-x=90+47-180
-x=-43
x=43 ans.
Proof:
2(90-43)-47+43=90
2*47-47+43=90
94-47+43=90
90=90